In the end, Guildford’s “most controversial issue for 30 years” was decided in just under three minutes. The walking and cycling scheme along the busy London Road has divided the community. In October, Surrey County Council’s cabinet voted against a £6million grant to pay for improved cycling and walking routes …
Read More »UK’s Birmingham council, largest local authority in Europe, declares effective bankruptcy
Labour Party-run Birmingham City Council’s effective declaration of bankruptcy last week marks a dramatic escalation in the social crisis confronting millions. According to reports, “at least 26” more councils could be in the same position, some “within months.” Bradford, Devon, Guildford, Hastings, Kent and Southampton, with millions of people in …
Read More »Reduced opening hours at Royal Mail delivery point will ‘alienate’ customers
Woking’s Royal Mail Customer Service Point has seen a sharp reduction in operating hours and now opens its doors to the public on Monday to Friday from 8am to 10am, and Saturday from 8am to 12pm. This reduction in hours “doesn’t help people who work at all” and could “alienate” …
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